I can’t remember exactly where I first heard about the Perri Pullover, but it’s been on my sewing to-do list for Bunny for ages. It’s an oversized tunic-style sweater, and it’s about the cutest thing ever with leggings. I had a really specific idea in my head of what I wanted to do, so I had all materials and the idea set aside for my ‘ready’ moment. After our little sunshine arrived, I started working away at it slowly, cutting out the fabric one day, adding the Rabbit another, and sewing seams here and there. It was a really unusually slow pace for me, but it was nice and manageable. Usually, I sit down and do everything all in one go, but I think I’m going to have to learn to do things more in stages from now on. That’s ok 🙂
The Rabbit was a really easy addition, and I think it really makes the look. I literally just printed an image on iron-on transfer paper and ironed it on. Voila! The fabric is this really drapey soft sweatshirt jersey – I’m so addicted to this fabric that I bought it in bulk and in 4 colours. I know I have a problem, but don’t judge. I really wanted to share a photo of Bunny wearing it, but it’s in such constant rotation in her wardrobe that it’s been near impossible to find a time that it isn’t in the laundry hamper or currently on her body and covered in the remains of a chocolate sundae. When I do finally get that magical moment where it’s clean and I have my camera ready, I think I’ll do an update post because I really love this jumper! It was really nice working with someone else’s pattern for a change. It was just so much less work to start with a pattern than work from scratch as I usually do – I think it made the project more enjoyable and certainly shorter. Next time I make this pattern, I will use a more stable/structured knit fabric, as this fabric is so drapey that it almost looks too oversized. I’m pretty sure it’s because of the fabric, not the sizing. If there is one thing I know for sure, using a fabric different from what is recommended will always get different results. So I guess that’s it! A Bunny for my Bunny! It’s nice to be sewing again 🙂